JBS Couros, the global processor of bovine hides and leader in the leather industry, is proud to announce the investment in AI to implement state-of-the-art automated leather grading system across their leather sites in Brazil. The company signed of an agreement with Mindhive Global, a leader in AI-powered leather grading technology, building on the strong foundation of Mindhive’s ongoing collaboration with JBS Couros in the United States.
Mindhive has finished installation of its first wet-blue leather grading machine at JBS Couros in Brazil. The technology is capable of processing up to 360 hides per line, per hour, and working with a grading accuracy rate exceeding 91%.
Guilherme Motta, CEO of JBS’s Leather Division, added: “JBS Couros is committed to continually enhancing efficiency of our production lines. The implementation of Mindhive Global’s technology will allow us to set new standards for leather grading, ensuring that every hide meets the highest criteria for our global customers. This partnership will help us lead the way in modernizing leather processing and delivering excellence in every batch.”
Mindhive’s system inspects and classifies hides within 4 seconds, mapping defects across 25+ defect classes, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
This transformative partnership will optimize JBS Couros’ wet-blue leather grading process by delivering reliable grading through Mindhive’s advanced artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.
JBS Couros processes wet-blue hides for the automotive, furniture, footwear, and leather goods industries. By standardizing the grading process, the partnership aims to maximize operational efficiency and strengthen JBS Couros’ position as a global leader in leather production.
James Bayly, CEO of Mindhive Global, described the deal as a pivotal moment for the company: “This partnership with JBS Couros is truly game-changing for us. At Mindhive, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class leather grading solutions. By collaborating with JBS Couros, we are demonstrating the global scalability and reliability of our AI-powered system, and we are excited to help standardize and optimize their leather production processes.”
JBS Couros will benefit from Mindhive’s precise, data-driven approach. This grading solution allows for verified classification, early-stage decision-making, and standardized grading across large-scale operations, eliminating the need for repetitive sorting and reducing waste. With centralized dashboards, JBS Couros will be able to benchmark performance across sites and optimize yield.
